Preserve YOUR precious family history on video.

We will help you preserve your family memories on video tape and DVD, a gift that lasts for generations! 

We will interview you at a place of your choosing and record it using a video camera and professional lighting.  In our studio, we edit the video, overlay still photos, titles and add music.  After a review process by you, we create DVD's or video tapes for you. 

We provide a list of possible interview questions ahead of time so you have time to think about them prior to the interview.  This video is for YOU, so you are welcome to discuss anything you'd like on the video.  Our questions are only meant as a guide and the interviewer will gently lead you from topic to topic. 

Don't let YOUR family stories fade away.

Precious Seconds services help you capture your family stories and storytellers on video, with personal video biographies you can enjoy now and preserve for generations.  Pictures say 1000 words.  Moving video with all the smiles, mannerisms and the sounds of a voice say so much more!

"I wish I had Grandpa on video"

Often times we think of questions of someone after it is too late.  People tend to ask themselves questions, like "how did he and Grandma actually meet?" or "what stories can Grandma tell about her parents or grandparents?" With some planning, we can help capture these memories and preserve them so they can be enjoyed for years.

Questions?

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Q: Don't some people get nervous in front of a video camera? 

A: We know that some people are not comfortable in front of a camera.  We make as comfortable as possible.  Think of this as just a conversation; the camera is just another person observing.  We find that people generally forget all about the camera within minutes as they get excited telling their stories.

Q: How long does it take?

A: Generally we will talk for a while on the phone to understand your expectations and help plan your video.  The video tape interview generally takes 2-4 hours.  It can then take 2-4 weeks to get the video edited.

Q: When is the best time to do a video?

A: This answer is up to you!  A lot of personal history videos are given to family for holidays or birthdays.  Naturally there is a little more urgency for those clients who are in hospice or may have very major/risky surgery scheduled. 

Q: Where will the interview be done?

A: Generally the interview is done in your home in surroundings that are most comfortable to you.  We primarily serve the Twin Cities metropolitan area and will travel outside that area if needed.  Any expense incurred for travel outside the twin cities will be billed at actual cost.  

Q: What if I mess up?

A: This is a taped interview that will be edited.  If you want to start over on an answer or need to take a sip of water, we simply edit parts out so the finished DVD only has the words of your "good take."

Q: How long is the finished video?

A: Generally the finished video, once we're done editing, is normally in the 30-60 minute range. 

Q: How much does this cost?

A: All the videos are custom produced and made.  The requirements for each video are often different.  We have packages that range from $500 for a basic photo montage video to $1500 for a full 30-60 minute taped interview with editing, titles and photos. 

Q: Do you offer group discounts?

A: Yes, if you coordinate a group of 5 or more interviews, like a group from church or common living area, we offer a 15% discount on each package.